MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,034 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
slight surface corrosion on under carriage
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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SWT 923L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWT 923L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of SWT 923L?
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What year was SWT 923L registered?
SWT 923L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 1972.
Is SWT 923L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWT 923L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SWT 923L have outstanding finance?
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